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Retro4Life · 07-02-2010, 07:53 PM

It just occurred to me that I can't think of any sitcoms that featured 4th of July episodes! Since the holiday occurs during the summer rerun season, I guess that makes sense.

Can anyone think of some to disprove my theory?

browneyes106 · 07-02-2010, 08:11 PM

I think That 70's Show might have had a 4th of July episode. I do remember them having a veteran's day episode.

Marvo301 · 07-02-2010, 09:48 PM

The only one I can think of is on Happy Days. When Ritchie was away in the army Joannie made a home movie of everything that happened over the summer including the Cunningham Family 4th of July BBQ. I believe this ep. aired as the first episode of the new season in September.

McGillicuddy · 07-02-2010, 10:36 PM

I think maybe Roseanne had a 4th of July episode, when they had large picnic in the backyard, and Nana (Shelley Winters) was there.

JulieSomoski · 07-02-2010, 10:44 PM

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Originally Posted by markway895

I think maybe Roseanne had a 4th of July episode, when they had large picnic in the backyard, and Nana (Shelley Winters) was there.

That was a Mother's Day episode.

treky · 07-03-2010, 03:22 AM

I think "BARNEY MILLER" had an episode once that was set on the 4th of July, during the bicentenial in 1976.

Oops, no just remembered. It was set AROUND the 4th; not on the 4th.
I think I remember a "MASH" episode once that took place on the 4th, though. It was an episode after it became "The Alan Alda show".

browneyes106 · 07-03-2010, 11:18 AM

Saved by the Bell had a 4th of July episode during the summer season where the characters worked at the beach resort.

big bertha · 07-03-2010, 11:31 AM

There is an episode of the Bob Newhart Show where Bob and Emily get locked in the basement of their apartment building and Carol, Howard and Jerry are all dressed like Uncle Sam or something. Pretty funny.

McGillicuddy · 07-03-2010, 02:30 PM

One year Beverly Hills 90210 started its season in July instead of September so they could have summer episodes. They may have had a 4th of July episode.

DSfan · 07-03-2010, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvo301

The only one I can think of is on Happy Days. When Ritchie was away in the army Joannie made a home movie of everything that happened over the summer including the Cunningham Family 4th of July BBQ. I believe this ep. aired as the first episode of the new season in September.

Oh yeah, I remember thinking it was sort of a strange episode. Not one of my faves lol

treky · 07-03-2010, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by big bertha

There is an episode of the Bob Newhart Show where Bob and Emily get locked in the basement of their apartment building and Carol, Howard and Jerry are all dressed like Uncle Sam or something. Pretty funny.

oh yea; that one was set on the bicentenial in 1976.

Tubehead · 07-04-2010, 04:21 AM

how come noone mention thewonder years? it was their last epsiode.

browneyes106 · 07-04-2010, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tubehead

how come noone mention thewonder years? it was their last epsiode.

Totally forgot about that one. Good post.

TVFactFan · 07-04-2010, 02:53 PM

Im guessing because most sitcoms are on haitus when july 4th rolls around?

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treky star trek fan Eternal Member Forum Fanatic Join Date: Feb 25, 2002 Location: Conshohocken, pennsylvania Posts: 14,490	I think "BARNEY MILLER" had an episode once that was set on the 4th of July, during the bicentenial in 1976. Oops, no just remembered. It was set AROUND the 4th; not on the 4th. I think I remember a "MASH" episode once that took place on the 4th, though. It was an episode after it became "The Alan Alda show".
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07-03-2010, 11:31 AM	#8
big bertha Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Nov 14, 2004 Posts: 113	Here is one: There is an episode of the Bob Newhart Show where Bob and Emily get locked in the basement of their apartment building and Carol, Howard and Jerry are all dressed like Uncle Sam or something. Pretty funny.

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browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	I think That 70's Show might have had a 4th of July episode. I do remember them having a veteran's day episode.

07-02-2010, 10:36 PM	#4
McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	I think maybe Roseanne had a 4th of July episode, when they had large picnic in the backyard, and Nana (Shelley Winters) was there.

07-03-2010, 11:18 AM	#7
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,097	Saved by the Bell had a 4th of July episode during the summer season where the characters worked at the beach resort.

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McGillicuddy Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 28, 2002 Posts: 5,179	One year Beverly Hills 90210 started its season in July instead of September so they could have summer episodes. They may have had a 4th of July episode.

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Tubehead Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Feb 12, 2007 Location: chattanooga.tn Posts: 5,139	how come noone mention thewonder years? it was their last epsiode.

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TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,039	Im guessing because most sitcoms are on haitus when july 4th rolls around?